“In Austin’s Hyde Park, Commodore Perry Estate, an Auberge Resort, is a restored 1920s manor wrapped in cypress and courtyards. Sunlit rooms and suites feel residential; some spill onto terraces. Swim in the oval pool, dine at Lutie's, linger in salons and gardens. Minutes to UT, downtown music, and avenues.”

“High above the Pacific, Post Ranch Inn floats along Big Sur’s cliffs: redwood-and-glass sanctuaries with fireplaces, outdoor hot tubs, and star-streaked skies. Suites and treehouses face horizon-to-infinity views. Laze in hilltop pools, join yoga and stargazing, dine at Sierra Mar. Whale spouts, coastal trails, and Highway 1 drama unfurl below.”

“In a 3,500-acre canyon near Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky is modern-mountain serenity: glass, stone, and big-sky views. Earth Suites and Creek Houses feel cocooning. Ride horses, hike, fly-fish, or heli-ski; then restore at Edge Spa and the infinity pool. Dine at Yuta; High West whiskey awaits nearby.”

“On Sunset Boulevard, The Beverly Hills Hotel is Hollywood’s pink palace: palm-lined drives, banana-leaf glam, and discreet, old-school polish. Sunlit rooms and storied bungalows, some with private pools. Linger at the Polo Lounge and Cabana Café, unwind at the spa, then slip to Rodeo Drive, studios, and canyons minutes away.”

“In a forested St. Helena valley, Meadowood Napa Valley feels like a private estate: shingled cottages with fireplaces, decks, and hushed, vineyard air. Swim in pools, play croquet and tennis, hike estate trails, indulge at the spa, taste. Minutes to Silverado Trail wineries, farm-to-table dining, galleries, and tasting rooms nearby.”

“In downtown Aspen, Hotel Jerome blends Wild West heritage with modern mountain polish: brick-and-bronze lobby, buzzing Living Room, and storied J-Bar. Rooms are spacious with leather, plaid, and deep soaking tubs. Relax at Yarrow Spa and the pool, then step to boutiques, galleries, the Ajax gondola, vibrant restaurants, and trailheads nearby.”

“On Montecito’s glittering shoreline, Rosewood Miramar Beach spreads breezy cottages and manor-style suites along a rare swimmable beach. Sunlit rooms open to terraces. Lounge at the cabana and adults-only pools, dine oceanfront at Caruso’s, and visit the spa and boutiques. Minutes from Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, wine tasting, coastal trails, and galleries.”

“Hidden in the Bel-Air canyons, Hotel Bel-Air is pink-stucco serenity: swan lake, citrus paths, and whisper-soft service. Airy rooms and bungalows with fireplaces, private patios, some with pools. Dine at Wolfgang Puck, unwind at the spa. Minutes from Rodeo Drive, yet cocooned in palm-fringed gardens and old-Hollywood hush and privacy.”

“In the East Village, The Bowery Hotel mixes vintage-industrial romance with candlelit lobby buzz. Rooms frame skyline or cobblestone views, with velvet drapes, patterned rugs, and rain showers. Linger over Negronis at Gemma, borrow bikes, and people-watch fireside. Steps to NoHo boutiques, indie theaters, and galleries; subways sprint you uptown.”

“On Santa Monica Boulevard, The Peninsula Beverly Hills blends discreet, residential calm with polished glamour. Light-filled rooms and suites feel townhouse-like; some with terraces or rooftop gardens. Laze by the rooftop pool, book the spa, dine at The Belvedere, borrow a chauffeured BMW. Minutes from Rodeo Drive, galleries, and canyons.”

“On Central Park South, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park pairs townhouse poise with polished grandeur. Sunlit rooms and suites overlook the park or skyline. Unwind at La Prairie Spa and the fitness studio, linger over cocktails, and dine seasonally. Fifth Avenue boutiques, Carnegie Hall, and Midtown museums are a stroll.”

“On Madison Avenue by Central Park, The Carlyle is old-New-York glamour with townhouse poise: Art Deco bones, white-glove discretion. Light-filled rooms and suites, some with park views. Sip martinis at Bemelmans Bar, catch cabaret at Café Carlyle, restore at the spa and gym. Steps to Museum Mile and designer boutiques.”